Samsung Galaxy S26 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855; launch prices were $799 and $400. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Samsung Galaxy S26 has the bigger battery (4000 mAh vs 3300); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 824,513).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Samsung Galaxy S26
Xiaomi Mi 9
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 4000 vs 3300 mAh
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 173g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 44/100)
- Longer battery life (31/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 56/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi 9 better?
- Faster charging: 27W vs 25W
- Faster wireless charging: 20W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $400 vs $799
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Samsung Galaxy S26 vs the Xiaomi Mi 9, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 44/100). Value score: Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100, Xiaomi Mi 9 — 22/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (77/100 vs 44/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Samsung Galaxy S26 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Samsung Exynos 2600 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 2827538 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2880 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9100 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 25W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 20W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 146 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 10 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | Android 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2600 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 162 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $400 |
Camera comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Battery and charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
Overall performance score
We compared Samsung Galaxy S26 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Xiaomi Mi 9 by 242.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Xiaomi Mi 9 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (89/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (81/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (77/100 vs 44/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (31/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Samsung Galaxy S26 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 has a MobileRank rating of 74/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 44/100).
Which is more powerful: the Samsung Galaxy S26 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Samsung Galaxy S26 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.